Neck Tie Controversy materials, July 26, 1912-February 19, 1914
Scope and Contents
J. Grant Anderson was employed in the early work of the Gospel Trumpet Company both before and after its relocation to Anderson, IN, as well as engaging in pastoral and evangelistic work for the Church of God. He was most active in his birth state of Pennsylvania and with evangelism among the "Slovak" community there. He is a noted contributor to the early "necktie controversy."
This collection is mostly comprised of materials created and maintained by Anderson during his ministry work. The Diaries series contains numerous volumes, mostly listing one sentence or less per day of travel or meeting information across many decades.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within July 26, 1912-February 19, 1914
Creator
- From the Collection: J. Grant Anderson (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Registration with the collection is required. Items in this collection do not circulate and may be used in-house only. Materials will be retrieved from and returned to storage areas by staff members.
Extent
1 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Letters and nerwspaper articles addressing the tie controversy in the Church of God. These letters addressed why wearing a tie wasn't a necessity.
Repository Details
Part of the Anderson University and Church of God Archives Repository